Sam Boughedda
LeapRate Analyst
Swiss Stock Exchange
April 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SIX Announces Digital Assets Regulatory and Tax Service

The new data package is said to be aimed at helping financial institutions navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of digital asset regulations and tax compliance. The service, launched amid increasing institutional demand, enables firms to assess whether over 80,000 crypto-related instruments, including tokens and blockchain-based assets, fall under regulatory and tax requirements, the company explained. …

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DTCC
April 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

DTCC Announces 2 New Board Members

DTCC, a post-trade market infrastructure provider, said the new board members bring extensive global expertise in finance, risk management, and liquidity, which will help guide the company’s strategic direction. Kamis, currently Chief Financial Officer for Citibank N.A. and Head of Finance Transformation at Citi, has over 20 years of experience in financial services.  He previously…

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Texas
April 01, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

NYSE Texas Opens, With Trump Media & Technology Group the First Listing

The exchange also revealed that Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has become the inaugural listing. Lynn Martin, President of NYSE Group, said the launch of NYSE Texas provides businesses with new opportunities in a pro-business environment.  “We are thrilled to open NYSE Texas to corporate issuers and to welcome Trump Media & Technology Group…

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March 31, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CFI Launches CFI Prime for Institutional and Professional Traders

The company said CFI Prime provides access to deep liquidity pools sourced from Tier-1 banks and top Prime-of-Prime brokers.  The platform is also expected to deliver a broad range of asset classes through a single connection, while its low-latency hubs ensure fast execution. “CFI Prime marks a significant milestone, enabling us to provide sophisticated services…

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March 31, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Fiserv Announces Launch of Clover in Australia

The company said the system will provide small-to-medium businesses with an all-in-one solution to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.  The expansion marks Clover’s presence in 11 countries, powering 3.5 million POS devices worldwide. “Ninety-eight per cent of Aussie businesses identify as small-to-medium businesses but many rely on a complex array of solutions that don’t…

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FINRA building
March 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

USCA Securities Hit With FINRA Fine

USCA Securities has been fined $75,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for multiple violations, including failing to maintain its required minimum net capital and submitting inaccurate financial reports. According to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent published by FINRA, USCA operated below its required net capital on 35 occasions between January and…

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Swiss Stock Exchange
March 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SIX Launches SIX Bulk API For Financial Data Management

The firm explained in a press release that the new API provides instant access to large datasets, including corporate actions, equity and fixed income reference data, and end-of-day market data.  By utilising SIX’s global financial information network, the API is said to enhance efficiency for financial professionals handling trading, banking, risk management, and compliance operations.…

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